The mountain and valley view from Three Hills in Warm Springs, Virginia

A historic estate, reimagined

Return to a
quieter rhythm.

A restorative retreat above Virginia's Warm Springs Valley, where mountain stillness, storied architecture and a new vision for wellness meet.

Anticipated opening Summer 2027
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The next chapter

A century-old haven,
thoughtfully renewed.

Set amid rolling hills and long mountain views, Three Hills is being renewed as an intimate resort rooted in the character of Bath County. The estate will invite guests to slow down, reconnect and experience the natural ease of Warm Springs.

Historic rooms, peaceful cottages, gardens and restorative spa experiences come together in a place designed for unhurried days.

Architectural drawing of the renewed Three Hills estate A new vision for a historic estate

The estate

Space to rest.
Room to wander.

Across the manor, cottages and landscaped grounds, every stay is envisioned as a gentle immersion in the beauty of the Allegheny Highlands.

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Restful Stays

Thoughtful rooms and cottages with a quiet, residential sense of comfort.

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Restorative Wellness

Bathing rituals, heat experiences and tranquil spaces inspired by European spa traditions.

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Gardens & Grounds

Paths, gathering places and wide-open views across the Warm Springs Valley.

“The mountains held her imagination. Three Hills became the place where literature, conviction and hospitality met.”

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Mary Johnston's legacy

A home built
by a woman
ahead of her time.

Portrait of Virginia novelist and suffragist Mary Johnston
Mary Johnston, novelist and advocate for women's suffrage

In 1913, celebrated Virginia novelist Mary Johnston made Three Hills her home. Her novel To Have and to Hold had become the nation's bestselling novel of 1900, giving her a rare measure of independence at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Johnston was more than a literary celebrity. She helped found the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, spoke publicly for women's voting rights and brought reform-minded ideas into her writing. At Three Hills, she continued to write and, with her sisters, opened the estate to guests in 1917.

The manor—designed by Richmond architects Carneal and Johnston—pairs an Italian Renaissance exterior with Colonial Revival interiors. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it remains closely connected to Johnston's creative life and independent spirit.

1900To Have and to Hold becomes America's bestselling novel
1913Johnston makes Three Hills her home
1917The estate welcomes its first inn guests
2013Three Hills joins the National Register
Read the Virginia historic register entry
Historic view of Three Hills around 1915
Three Hillscirca 1915
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Warm Springs, Virginia

Come for the mountains.
Stay for the feeling.

Bath County has long drawn visitors seeking mountain air, mineral waters and time away from the noise of everyday life. Three Hills sits above this remarkable valley, close to the historic Warm Springs Pools and surrounded by trails, rivers and scenic roads.

FromWashington, D.C.Approximately 3.5 hours
FromRichmondApproximately 2.5 hours
NearbyWarm Springs PoolsA short drive from the estate

Opening Summer 2027

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